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Narnia: Discover The Light Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Bruce Rhodes on Dec 23, 2005

The significance of light in Scripture and the lamppost in Narnia is: light is true, light is knowledge, light is life, light is salvation, and light is victory.

Message #3 Advent Narnia Series Discover the Light of Christmas Introduction: We are continuing in our Narnian themed Advent series this morning with message #3, Discover the Light of Christmas. In this wonderful children’s series, C.S. Lewis masterfully tells the story of four children who ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

I Am The Light

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

Jesus calls Himself the light of the world. And I think we can simply study what effect physical light has on the areas that it touches and gain some spiritual lessons from that.

If you remember, last Sunday morning I spoke to you about how God described Himself as the I AM and what all that means to us today. It’s good to know that God is, that He does not change, and that He can be everything we need Him to be. Well, tonight I want to begin a series that will span over ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Holiness

The Story Must Be Told

Contributed by John Petty on Dec 12, 2011

Jesus came to set the captive free and heal the broken hearted but how will they know unless someone tells the story...

On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. On their 5th attempt, the plane under the control of Orville, embarked on a 12 second flight. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message – WE HAVE FLOWN FOR ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Light

Contributed by Robert Rose on Oct 13, 2002

The Light came into the world and can not be extinguished

{John 1:5} The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. (NIV) And the light shines though the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.(NLT) Have you ever been in a room that had no windows, and when you shut off the lights it was so dark you could feel it? ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

A God Who Restores

Contributed by Rhonda Feurtado on Feb 25, 2005

Our god is a God who restores. Even at those times when we feel all is lost, God is there and he promises to restore us, but it may not be in the ways we expect.

A GOD WHO RESTORES Restoration. What a powerful word. What do you think of when you hear that word (pause). Perhaps you imagine your health or marriage restored. Perhaps you imagine your youth or your family restored. Perhaps you imagine you career that is failing or your self-esteem restored. ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23-32

Denomination: Methodist

An Advent Alarm Awakens All

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 9, 2009

Advent 1(A) - An advent alarm awakens all to put aside all evil deeds and then to be clothed with Christ.

AN ADVENT ALARM AWAKENS ALL (Outline) November 29, 2009 -- ADVENT 1 -- Romans 13:11-14 INTRO: The morning alarm clock often wakes one up from a deep sleep. The alarm jars each one from their cozy, comfortable bed. Each one wakes up and shakes off the cobwebs of sleep. One by one people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Called To Shine!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 23, 2013

Our light should shine in such a manner that men will glorify God through witnessing our good works not to glorify men and have them in admiration but ever to point to Christ, to lift Him up to have Him glorified in us.

Mat 5:14-16 KJV Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Redeemed From What? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 3, 2018

We know what we were saved for, but do we realize what we were saved from. Most people do not see or understand the evil that grips them or see the need to be saved until God's light is shined on them.

On 23 May 1939, the brand new submarine USS Squalas was undergoing sea trials just off the coast of New Hampshire. When it went to make a routine dive that fateful morning, her main engine air induction valve failed, allowing water to gush into the aft compartments, drowning 26 men. Within ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Wonder Of Light Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 21, 2023

Do you have a wonder and awe for God over the historical event of Jesus leaving Heaven to come to earth? That event is called Christmas! Do you wonder at how Jesus is the Light of the World and do ponder the concept of light?

Series: Wonder of Christmas 2023 Thesis: Do you have a wonder and awe for God over the historical event of Jesus leaving Heaven to come to earth? That event is called Christmas! Do you wonder at how Jesus is the Light of the World and do ponder the concept of light? I love our subject this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12, John 8:12, Matthew 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 31, 2006

Jesus’ proclamation that he is the light of the world holds powerful image for us, and helps us to understand how Jesus moves in our lives and ministers to our needs.

John 16-13, 8:12 “I Am the Light of the World” INTRODUCTION Each and every one of us has different pictures, or images, of Jesus and how he moves in our lives. Many of us imagine Jesus as our friend. Of course, this picture is expressed by the popular, old time hymn, “What a Friend We Have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Son Power Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 16, 2007

We each have choices to make today. We want either the Light on or off. We’re going to explore what those options will mean for us.

I have had occasions when I would awaken in the middle of the night having had a bad dream or unsettled sleep. In these moments the darkness momentarily overwhelms me. I’d climb out of bed and fumble in the darkness for a light switch so I can come out of my disturbing slumber. Of course, the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Keep Shining

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

Paul reminds us that as new born-again-baptized people, we are new creatures in Jesus Christ who are called to exemplify His light in our living and witness, walking as Gods children of light (Ephesians 5:8).

Ephesians 5:8-14  for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light  (9)  (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true),  (10)  and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.  (11)  Take no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: United Methodist

I Am. . .the Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 9, 2006

A series exploring the seven miracles, and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This message reflects on Jesus statement that "I am the light of the world."

A few questions to get your minds thinking as we head in to today’s sermon. First one. . . Q: How many evolutionists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Just one but it will take a million years. Q: How many Psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Only one, but the bulb has ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The True, Unknown Light Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 14, 2014

If Jesus is the LIGHT OF THE WORLD, why doesn't everyone believe in Him?

The TRUE, Unknown Light John 1:9-10 John 1: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Who Let The Dogs Out”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 3, 2021

Today Lord willing I come to share with you a message of warning to those that may be here, that have become indifferent. These are those that are no longer sheep, but dogs leaving the will of God in search of vainglory.

Intro: Today Lord willing I come to share with you a message of warning to those that may be here, that have become indifferent. These are those that are no longer sheep, but dogs leaving the will of God in search of vainglory. Which causes me to ask, “Who let the dogs out.” I. Now these dogs ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:10-12